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Cherry Tree Children's Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
·86 Main Street, Menston, ILKLEY, LS29 6HS · Bradford
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Cherry Tree Children's Day Nursery, established in 2011, offers childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 0-4 years. 30am until 6pm, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 30th April 2024.

The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to ensure children practise and embed each step of learning, preparing them well for school. Staff make song and rhyme time engaging for babies using props and instruments, and babies learn to independently say and repeat single words, with staff expanding on their vocabulary.

Toddlers enjoy sharing books, repeating words and phrases from familiar stories, and linking multiple words together. Pre-school children are encouraged to ask questions, demonstrating curiosity and concentration, especially when following spontaneous interests such as making a nest outdoors or using creative materials inside.

Parents have expressed satisfaction with the care and learning provided, noting good progress in their children's confidence, speech, and emotional literacy. The nursery places a strong emphasis on helping children manage their emotions and behave well, fostering a happy and safe environment.

What it's like

Staff make song and rhyme time engaging for babies, using props and instruments. Toddlers enjoy sharing books and repeating words and phrases from familiar stories. Pre-school children ask questions to find out more information, demonstrating curiosity, concentration, and enjoyment in their learning.

Engaging activitiesStrong parent feedbackCuriosity encouragedEmotional developmentSchool readiness

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cherry Tree Children's Day Nursery

Last inspected 30 April 2024 · Jane Tucker

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff make song and rhyme time engaging for babies, using props and instruments. Toddlers enjoy sharing books and repeating words and phrases from familiar stories. Pre-school children ask questions to find out more information, demonstrating curiosity, concentration, and enjoyment in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider and manager have improved practice since the last inspection, implementing daily checks and good arrangements for staff recruitment and supervision.
  • Pre-school staff confidently follow children's spontaneous interests, such as creating a nest outdoors and continuing the learning indoors.
  • Staff plan to enhance children's small- and large-muscle coordination and physical development.
  • Pre-school children eat their lunch in the dining area and serve their own food, mirroring learning for school.
  • The manager checks staff's well-being daily and monitors child progress in each room.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to monitor staff's practice to enhance the already good quality of teaching of the curriculum
  • 2support staff to provide high-quality interactions with quieter, less-confident children during group time activities to extend their learning further.
Inspection #10327896 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report how they are happy with the care and learning afforded to their children.

They say that staff provide good information about what their children are learning and how this can be supported at home.

Parents say that they have seen good progress in their children's confidence and speech since being at the nursery.

They particularly note the emotional literacy their children have to express their feelings.

Parents also report the care their children show to other family members because of this learning.

For example, they explain how they observed their child asking grandparents how they are feeling today.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Pre-school staff follow children's spontaneous interests, such as going outside to create a nest by gathering leaves and twigs. Children also climb the steps of the slide outside and show confidence in taking physical risks.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: August 2011

  • April 2024Good
  • November 2023Inadequate
  • May 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • May 2015Good
  • August 2011Good

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